Construction Labourer career guide

Live construction labourer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

1721 live construction labourer roles

Labourer

Wiltshire

£14–£17/hr

Experienced labourer required on a site based near Swindon, Wiltshire. Work commences 19th November with potential for on going work.

Construction
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer (Yardman)

Nottinghamshire

£17/hr

We are currently looking for a reliable CSCS Labourer to work with a landscaping firm on a temporary basis, with approximately a couple of months'…

Construction
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Durham

£16/hr

Experienced and reliable Labourer required to work with a leading housing organisation in Darlington.

Property, Facilities & Estate Agency Contract
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Aberdeenshire

£18/hr

We are working on a solar farm project in Rothienorman and we are looking for a general labourer to join the existing site team.

Construction Contract
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Labourer

Stratford upon Avon

£16/hr

Are you looking for a CSCS labourer position in Stratford Upon Avon, CV37? If yes Thorn baker construction have an ongoing position starting ASAP.

Construction
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

London

£605–£643/wk

We are looking for reliable Labourers to join high-end residential refurbishment projects across London . Immediate start available with weekly pay.

Construction
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Labourer

Neath Port Talbot

£15/hr

BMSL require an Labourer for an ongoing contract on a construction site in Port Talbot, within the old steel works.

Construction Contract
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Cobham

£14.24 - £16.64 per hour

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working labourer to join our team. Work is available immediately on active sites in the Cobham area.

Construction
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Chichester

£14.24 - £16.64 per hour

We are looking for a reliable and hard-working labourer to join our team. Work is available immediately on active sites in the Chichester area.

Construction
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Hythe

See advert for pay

Skilled Labourer are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking General Labourer to join a busy construction site in Hythe.

Construction Contract
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Labourer

Melton Mowbray

£17/hr

Join a dynamic team where your hard work contributes directly to building quality homes in your local community.

Construction Contract
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Lakenham

£15–£17/hr

Jark Cambridge require a General Labourer for an immediate start in Norwich. You will require a valid CSCS card for this role.

Construction Contract
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer

Wiltshire

£14/hr

PPM Recruitment are recruiting for a Labourer/Property Clearance Operative around in Swindon, Bournemouth, Bristol/ Plymouth areas.

Property, Facilities & Estate Agency
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Labourer - Stafford

Staffordshire

£14–£19/hr

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Labourer to support day-to-day maintenance and operational activities at our Stafford site.

Construction Contract
3 days ago Apply on WhatJobs

Construction Labourer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
South West
22 live adverts
£29,784 – £35,360 (£34,595 · 25th–75th pct)
East of England
40 live adverts
£28,000 – £34,512 (£30,926 · 25th–75th pct)
Wales (indicative)
6 live adverts
£28,000 – £34,320 (midpoint £30,545)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£26,000 – £34,000 (midpoint £30,000)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£25,000 – £31,000 (midpoint £28,000)
Northern Ireland (indicative)
5 live adverts
£27,000 – £39,780 (midpoint £27,258)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£24,000 – £30,000 (midpoint £27,000)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£23,000 – £29,000 (midpoint £26,000)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£23,000 – £29,000 (midpoint £26,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£23,000 – £28,000 (midpoint £25,500)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. A CSCS green card (with the CITB health, safety and environment test behind it) is the near-universal site-entry requirement. Extra tickets move pay quickly: a dumper or roller ticket, an SSSTS, or confined-space training each step a labourer toward skilled rates.
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FAQs

What does a construction labourer earn?

Indicatively £23,000–£34,000 full-time equivalent; London sites and long weeks push real earnings higher.

Do I need a CSCS card to labour on site?

In practice yes. The CSCS green labourer card is the standard entry requirement on managed sites.

How does a labourer move up the pay scale?

Add tickets: dumper/roller (CPCS/NPORS), SSSTS, or a trade NVQ started through site experience.

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